The average annual wage of the occupations is $84,260 and $41 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Acupuncturists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 9,370 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Acupuncturists is $58,825. The average length of the programs is 155 hours and the average completion time is 36.00 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Acupuncturists. Total 2 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 2 | $58,825 | $2,250 | 155 Hours | 36.00 Months |
The following 18 occupations are related to Acupuncturists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 41,480 | $89,760 | $43 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19,820 | $278,660 | $134 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 31,100 | $123,840 | $60 |
| Massage Therapists | 92,650 | $62,560 | $30 |
The following 3 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Acupuncturists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.